http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on gender and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/ Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTAwards for young female scientists in developing nations are giving them motivation and global acclaim.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/features/award-encourages-female-scientists-in-developing-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderTue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:45 GMTKenya has earmarked US$1 million to a flagship programme for boosting development-related research by women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/kenya-doubles-research-funding-for-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:36:25 GMTColombia has created a network to combat gender inequities and to gather information about women scientists and their research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/colombia-creates-network-of-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:09:38 GMTTwo women from developing countries have won the L’Oréal-UNESCO prize for their research into rotavirus and the tolerance of plants to water loss.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/mexican-and-south-african-women-scientists-rewarded.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderSat, 19 Nov 2011 12:06:42 GMTLearning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/policy-briefs/improving-access-to-icts-for-development-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderFri, 07 Oct 2011 16:17:37 GMTTaking into account gender differences in adoption of GM crops could positively impact women and their families, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/gm-brings-benefits-to-women-cotton-farmers-in-colombia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 28 Sep 2011 18:10:25 GMTUnsupportive families and a lack of science in rural schools make it hard for Ugandan women to pursue careers in computing, a study says.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/uphill-struggle-for-uganda-s-women-computer-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 21 Sep 2011 17:46:15 GMTPopulation forecasts may be based on unrealistic assumptions of demographic change in the developing world, warns Carl Haub.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/opinions/population-could-keep-climbing-and-we-must-be-prepared.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderTue, 20 Sep 2011 17:38:27 GMTA mentoring scheme for African women in agricultural science has been inundated with applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/fellowships-for-african-women-scientists-a-big-hit.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 07 Sep 2011 17:42:37 GMTThe ten-year plan could place more women in professional roles but some say cultural discrimination remains a major barrier.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/china-aims-to-boost-number-of-women-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderTue, 23 Aug 2011 09:00:14 GMTLatin America and the Caribbean have reduced hunger and infant deaths but face delays reaching goals on education, deforestation and HIV.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/good-and-bad-news-for-l-a-c-on-the-millennium-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:27:27 GMTOllanta Humala Tasso hopes to increase the country's science spend seven-fold by 2016 and improve public universities.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/news/peru-s-new-president-makes-ambitious-plans-for-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderTue, 12 Jul 2011 17:53:13 GMTDeveloping countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/editorials/women-in-science-still-an-untapped-resource-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:30:00 GMTDeveloping countries need more women scientists. Jeanne Therese H. Andres charts the obstacles and how to overcome them.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/features/overcoming-gender-barriers-in-science-facts-and-figures-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:25:00 GMTWomen from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru and the Philippines tell SciDev.Net how they realised their dreams of careers in science.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/features/successful-women-scientists-how-did-they-do-it--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:20:00 GMTMore girls will study natural sciences if social norms are challenged — there are no innate barriers, argues Emily Ngubia Kuria.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/opinions/tackle-fallacies-to-promote-gender-equality-in-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:17:00 GMTA policy to encourage women graduates in South Africa has worked. Now we must support women scientists, says science minister Naledi Pandor.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/opinions/south-africa-must-attract-more-women-to-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:15:00 GMTMore women teachers and better teaching methods will encourage girls to engage with science, says science educator Minella Clutario Alarcon.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/opinions/women-teachers-can-help-bridge-the-science-gender-gap-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:13:00 GMTMentoring helps women build careers in science, and helps science get the best out of women, says social psychologist Tineke Willemsen.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/gender/opinions/how-mentoring-can-help-women-scientists-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_genderWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:04:00 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/